Job Information
Catholic Health Surgical Technician Operating Room SCH SJC in Cheektowaga, New York
Salary: 31.04-38.67 USD
Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital St Joseph Campus
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings
Hours:
3-10.5hr shifts & 1-8.0 700-1730, 830-1900, 630-1700, 700-1500, 1100-1900
Summary:
Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. Under direct supervision of the RN circulator, the surgical technologist may assist with delegated circulator tasks.
Surgical Technologist (CST) credential is achieved by passing the national certification examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
High school diploma or GED
Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or Accreditation Bureau of Health Education School (ABHES) accredited surgical technology program required.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credentials administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Must maintain 15 hours of continuing education hours per year for all surgical technologists.
Associates hired into a Surgical Technician position prior to January 1, 2015 are required to maintain 15 hours of continuing education annually.
EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience in an operating room preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Basic Life Support certification
Strong written and verbal communication skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position requires heavy physical demands of lifting, positioning patients and moving equipment.
Works on a nursing unit and in patient rooms
REQNUMBER: 33045